Connecticut hardcore metal titans HATEBREED have released their eighth studio album Weight of The False Self via Nuclear Blast today, November 27. The album is available for purchase at this location.
The Grammy-nominated band just dropped the visualizer for the new track “Cling to Life”:
Weight of The False Self proves that over 20 years deep into an iconic career, Hatebreed remain vital.
Renowned for their ability to provide an intense and cathartic release for their fans, Hatebreed challenged themselves and their writing style in order to produce material that is exceptionally relatable in a contemporary world flooded with overstimulation, emotional dampening, and lack of social patience. “Weight of The False Self is a perfect representation of Hatebreed in 2020, a fresh onslaught of soon-to-be classics with all the elements that led you here since day one,” explains guitarist Frank Novinec.
Drummer Matt Byrne shares, “There’s no shortage of beefy riffs and adrenaline-fueled drums on this record. I’m proud to say that we will consistently provide a soundtrack to which you can mosh in your living room and destroy your apartment.”
Connecticut hardcore metal titans HATEBREED will release their eighth studio album Weight of The False Self via Nuclear Blast on November 27. The 12-track album is available for pre-order here.
The band has just dropped the video for the ferocious album opener “Instinctive (Slaughterlust).” The clip was directed by Justin Reich.
“In a fight for survival, which a lot of us are right now, we must channel our inner animal and trust our instincts,” says singer Jamey Jasta.
Weight of The False Selfproves that over20 years deep into an iconic career, Hatebreed remain as vital as ever.
Renowned for their ability to provide an intense and cathartic release for their fans, Hatebreed challenged themselves and their writing style in order to produce material that is exceptionally relatable in a contemporary world flooded with overstimulation, emotional dampening, and lack of social patience. “Weight of The False Self is a perfect representation of Hatebreed in 2020, a fresh onslaught of soon-to-be classics with all the elements that led you here since day one,” explains guitarist Frank Novinec.
Drummer Matt Byrne shares, “There’s no shortage of beefy riffs and adrenaline-fueled drums on this record. I’m proud to say that we will consistently provide a soundtrack to which you can mosh in your living room and destroy your apartment.”
Hatebreed previously shared a new album trailer, in which Jasta and guitarist Wayne Lozinak discuss the process of working with producer Zeuss.
The album artwork was created by Eliran Kantor.
WEIGHT OF THE FALSE SELF TRACK LISTING: “Instinctive (Slaughterlust)” “Let Them All Rot” “Set It Right (Start With Yourself)” “Weight of The False Self” “Cling to Life” “A Stroke of Red” “Dig Your Way Out” “This I Earned” “Wings of The Vulture” “The Herd Will Scatter” “From Gold to Gray” “Invoking Dominance”
Nuclear Blast artist HATEBREED will release their eighth studio album “Weight of The False Self”. The 12-track album is stocked with pit-stirring anthems. It arrives on November 27 and is available for pre-order here: http://nblast.de/Hatebreed-WOTFS
The band has shared a new album trailer, in which singer Jamey Jasta and guitarist Wayne Lozinak discuss the process of working with producer Zeuss, and the unique sounds that were captured on the record. You will also learn exactly what “bitch ears” are:
“Weight of the False Self” arrives on the heels of the sold-out anniversary shows that HATEBREED embarked upon throughout 2019 and the unprecedented success of 2016’s “The Concrete Confessional”. Not only did the latter tally over 42 million Spotify streams, but the single “Looking Down The Barrel of Today” also clocked 30 million-plus Spotify streams. Over 20 years deep into its career, this Connecticut hardcore metal institution remains as vital as ever.
HATEBREED will release their eighth studio album “Weight of The False Self”. The 12-track album is stocked with pit-stirring anthems. It arrives on November 27th via Nuclear Blast!
The band has shared the lyric video for the title track. Watch here:
“When writing lyrics and riffs, I try to be in the moment, getting a mental picture of my current reality in order to convey what I want to say,” says singer Jamey Jasta about the new material. “Sometimes, I think my reality consists of two irreducible elements, expressed by the age-old interior battle of the dualistic self. The angel on one shoulder stands firm, providing reason, wisdom, and compassion while the devil dances angrily on the other, ranting with passion, spite, and dark desire. I often wonder if a truly centered mind is attainable, an effortless and non-dualistic state of equilibrium. Until then, I’ll just listen to both sides of my personality and hope I make the right choice. At the end of the day, the listener will choose to hear what they want, but when I am writing, I imagine the voice of the angel to be a lil’ louder.”
“Weight of The False Self” was produced by frequent HATEBREED collaborator Zeuss and it arrives on the heels of the sold-out anniversary shows that HATEBREED embarked upon throughout 2019 and the unprecedented success of 2016’s “The Concrete Confessional”. Not only did the latter tally over 42 million Spotify streams, but the single “Looking Down The Barrel of Today” also clocked 30 million-plus Spotify streams. The band also covered Revolver and The Guardian bestowed a 4-out-of-5 star rating on the album, proving that over 20 years deep into its career, this Connecticut hardcore metal institution remains as vital as ever.
Renowned for their ability to provide an intense and cathartic release for their fans, HATEBREED challenged themselves and their writing style in order to produce material that is exceptionally relatable in a contemporary world flooded with overstimulation, emotional dampening, and lack of social patience.
““Weight of The False Self” is a perfect representation of HATEBREED in 2020, a fresh onslaught of soon-to-be classics with all the elements that led you here since day one,” explains guitarist Frank Novinec.
Drummer Matt Byrne shares, “There’s no shortage of beefy riffs and adrenaline-fueled drums on this record. I’m proud to say that we will consistently provide a soundtrack to which you can mosh in your living room and destroy your apartment.”
The album artwork was created by Eliran Kantor.
„Weight Of The False Self“: 1. Instinctive (Slaughterlust) 2. Let Them All Rot 3. Set It Right (Start With Yourself) 4. Weight of The False Self 5. Cling to Life 6. A Stroke of Red 7. Dig Your Way Out 8. This I Earned 9. Wings of The Vulture 10. The Herd Will Scatter 11. From Gold to Gray 12. Invoking Dominance
After landing the biggest song of their 25-year career, selling out shows worldwide, and finishing the victory lap of an intense three-year cycle, Nuclear Blast artist HATEBREED return with their first new single in four years with “When The Blade Drops”.
Listen here:
“This is just a taste of what’s to come and we’re definitely going hard on this one,” says frontman Jamey Jasta. “The speed, intensity, and brutality that people have come to expect from us is on full display. Can’t wait to play this one live and see the pit erupt.”
At just under three minutes, “When the Blade Drops” is an absolute ripper that reaffirms the GRAMMY® Award-nominated quintet’s status as one of the most relevant and impactful acts in hard rock and heavy metal. This standalone single also heralds the start of a new chapter in HATEBREED‘s history that is guaranteed to be marked by the same ruthless breakdowns, pit-stirring anthems, and poignant lyrics that have made them one of heavy music’s most unshakable institutions. “When the Blade Drops” effectively crystallizes the energy and fury of HATEBREED‘s legendary live gigs into a sharper-than-a-guillotine anthem.
The anthemic track is a special treat for fans as HATEBREED finish their new album, due out later this year. While “When the Blade Drops” won’t appear on the forthcoming album, it certainly sets the table for what’s to come. Stay tuned for more details on HATEBREED‘s eighth studio album.
“When the Blade Drops” arrives hot on the heels of the sold-out anniversary shows that HATEBREED embaked on throughout 2019 and the unprecedented success of 2016’s “The Concrete Confessional”. Not only did the latter tally 42 million total Spotify streams, but the single “Looking Down The Barrel of Today” also clocked 25 million-plus Spotify streams. The band also covered Revolver and The Guardian bestowed a 4-out-of-5 star rating on the album.
HATEBREED will be touring Europe this spring with PARKWAY DRIVE. More U.S. touring is also planned. All confirmed dates are below.
Extreme French metal outfit BENIGHTED are now unveiling the second brutal track of their new full length “Obscene Repressed”, which came out on April 10, 2020 via Season of Mist. ‘Implore the Negative‘, with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta on guest vocals, is now streaming in the form of a lyric video HERE.
BENIGHTED comment: “Massive brutality unleashed, here we go! We are so happy and proud to deliver the 2nd track of our new album “Obscene Repressed” with the mighty Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed featuring as guest vocalist. We really thank him for being such a passionated guy and be a part of our new baby! Here it is sickos, we hope you enjoy “Implore The Negative”. This neck-breaking track is about the very moment Michael’s mind is running away from reality, and lets him fall into a psychosis to keep him alive!”
BENIGHTED Hellfest warm-up tour
+Shaarghot
14 Apr 20 Saint-Brieux (FR) Bonjour Minuit
15 Apr 20 Rennes (FR) Etage
16 Apr 20 Brest (FR) Carene
17 Apr 20 Le Havre (FR) Tetris
18 Apr 20 Terville (FR) 112
19 Apr 20 Lens (FR) Musée Du Louvre
20 Apr 20 Montbéliard (FR) Axone
21 Apr 20 Lyon (FR) Ninkasi Kao
22 Apr 20 Genève (CH) Usine
23 Apr 20 Clermont-Ferrand (FR) Coopérative de Mai
24 Apr 20 Souterraine (FR) C.C. Yves Furet
25 Apr 20 Angoulême (FR) Nefz (+Rise Of The North Star)
26 Apr 20 Paris (FR) Olympia (+Rise Of The North Star)
27 Apr 20 Tours (FR) Temps Machine
28 Apr 20 Bordeaux (FR) Krakotoa
29 Apr 20 Angers (FR) Chabada
30 Apr 20 Nantes (FR) Warehouse (+Rise Of The North Star)
BENIGHTED Hellfest warm-up tour Japan
16 May 20 Osaka (JP) Am Hall
17 May 20 Tokyo (JP) Tsutaya O East
BENIGHTED live
10 Apr 20 Oslo (NO) Inferno Festival 2020
07 Jul 20 Dunau Jvaros (HU) Rock Maraton
11 Jul 20 Malmö (SE) Goro Fest. Plan B
25 Jul 20 Steenwijk (NL) Stonehenge Festival 2020
07 Aug 20 Jaromer (CZ) Brutal Assault 2020
14 Aug 20 Dinkelsbühl (DE) Summer Breeze 2020
15 Aug 20 Saint-Nolff (FR) Motocultor 2020
21 Aug 20 Andernach (DE) Deathfeast Open Air 2020
22 Aug 20 Spital am Semmering (AT) Kaltenbach Open Air 2020
